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13 articles, 44 answers and 38 terms on bookkeeping, tax and running your business in the Netherlands. Written by our accountants and tax advisers.
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What does a bookkeeper cost in 2026? Prices and hidden costs
What you pay for a bookkeeper in 2026 as a freelancer, VOF or BV, what the price should include and what to watch out for.
6 Oct 2026 · 6 min
Sole proprietorship or BV: when does switching pay off?
When a BV becomes more tax-efficient than a sole proprietorship, and the other reasons to take the step.
6 Oct 2026 · 5 min
TaxThe small business scheme (KOR) explained
What the KOR is, who it suits and when you are better off not choosing it.
5 Oct 2026 · 4 min
TaxSelf-employed deduction, start-up deduction and hours criterion in 2026
The entrepreneur's allowance in 2026 at a glance: what you get, which conditions apply and how to meet the hours criterion.
4 Oct 2026 · 5 min
BookkeepingHow long do you need to keep your records?
The tax retention obligation explained: which documents you keep for how long, and whether digital storage is allowed.
3 Oct 2026 · 3 min
BookkeepingSwitching bookkeeper halfway through the year: how it works
What happens to your history, ongoing VAT returns and opening balance when you switch.
2 Oct 2026 · 4 min
BookkeepingWhat does a bookkeeper do, and how is that different from an accountant?
What a bookkeeper takes care of for you, when you need an accountant and how to choose what suits you.
2 Oct 2026 · 4 min
TaxWhich costs are deductible as an entrepreneur?
Which business costs you can deduct, which are only partly deductible and which are not deductible at all.
1 Oct 2026 · 5 min
BookkeepingReview or Full service: which bookkeeping suits you?
Do the bookkeeping yourself with a review, or hand everything over? Here's how to make the right choice.
24 Sep 2026 · 3 min
TaxVAT return: when do you need to file?
The quarterly deadlines at a glance, and what happens if you are late.
16 Sep 2026 · 3 min
BV & DGAHolding and operating company: how your bookkeeping works
Two BVs, two sets of books. What to watch out for with a holding structure.
8 Sep 2026 · 4 min
BV & DGAFiling annual accounts: what do you need to know as a BV?
Preparing, adopting and filing: the deadlines and what becomes public.
1 Sep 2026 · 3 min
PricingWhat are entries and how do they determine your rate?
Why we base your rate on the number of entries, and how to estimate that yourself.
26 Aug 2026 · 2 min
Questions & answers
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Straight answers, with the figures for 2026 and a link to the source.
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